Imperial UBoot Badge

[dond]

Comments on this one?

Thanks

Don

[Gordon Williamson]

Don,

I've had several original Schott badges and one thing they all had in common was that the reverse face wasn't smooth but was covered in fine scratch lines. I'm guessing this was from the brass stamping being held against a linishing belt to smooth off the rough edges.

Every original I have seen has been like this.

The reverse of the one you show looks smooth but it isn't a terribly clear shot.

[Stogieman]

Don, my concern is the pin. It should not be the wide/flat one on yours, should look comparable to the one Gordon is showing. Most of the fake ones I have encountered with this maker mark have this heavy/flat pin.

[dond]

Thanks guys. I also tried to match it to the ones in Detlev's book but couldn't.

Don

[dond]

Here is another one I would like comments on please.

thanks

Don

[Stogieman]

Looks like classic Steinhauer & Luck, with worn fire-gilt.

[dond]

Well, that sorta makes me feel good because I thought it was real. I just didn't bid enough on it. At least I'm learning.

Don

[Stogieman]

There's a thread in the back pages (try a search) with several posts of different examples of both original styles of badge. Give it a whirl!!